1. & Google Gmail

2. What’s email and why use it?
is short for Electronic mail - it is a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to communicate with family, friends, and colleagues.
messages are sent from one person to another via a computer or mobile device such as a phone.
is more professional than a text - it is used in business.
The message typically contains text, but can also contain files, images, or music
Differences between and texting 2

3. Safety Tips
Always log off your account and close the browser completely when using a public computer.
Don’t click on links in unless you are certain of the url.
Don’t open files with the extension .exe, .zip, or .scr
Do not anyone your bank account, social security number or credit card numbers
Remember not everything is true – hoaxes sent via are very common.
Avoid Sweepstakes and Surveys.
Never buy from or reply to a Spam .

4. Google Account for Gmail
One account is all you need to access
Google Apps like Gmail
Select the link below to access the Website to create a Google account for Gmail™  .
English:
Spanish:

5. Gmail Language Option Login to your Gmail Select the Settings clog
Select Settings from the dropdown menu
Select Espaňol
In order to change from English to Spanish, have the users click on settings and Gmail display language

6. Getting Around Gmail Inbox Sent Mail Drafts Compose
Your in-box is the folder where all your mail arrives. Click on a message to open and read it.
Your sent mail show you which s you’ve sent to other people
Your drafts saves copies of that you have written but not sent to anyone yet
Click compose to write a new .
Click on message to open and read
Video Link for Gmail: Understanding where your messages go

7. Replying to a Gmail Open the email you wish to send a reply.
Select the “reply” arrow in the top right corner.
Gmail automatically fills in the person’s address.
Type your message and click send.
Instructor - let students walk through the steps
Reply Arrow

8. Composing an Email in Gmail
Think before you send. Like any digital material, s can easily be forwarded.
Avoid discussing emotional issues over .
Avoid using ALL CAPS. This is interpreted as yelling.
Explain that clicking the Compose button opens a new

9. Gmail Support

10. Ask if there are any questions or comments.